Cypress

Cupressus Sempervirens by its Latin name, is from the Cupressaceae family and also known as East African Cypress, Cypress, Mediterranean Cypress.

Region

Greece, Iran, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and other parts of the world used as an ornamental tree and as a wind buffer.

Qualities

It works fairly easily, problems could happen when planning where there are knots. Easy to glue and nail.

Density

432kg per cubic meter.

Characteristics

Cypress is a softwood which is durable and light in colour and weight. Distinct cedar like scent which fades with time. It has a resistance to wood destroying insects and decay causing fungi after drying due to an oily nature.